Conference "The America's Cup: from archimedean boats to flying boats".

Thursday, November 23, 2017 from 5 to 6 p.m.
Faculty of Science, Triolet campus, amphitheatre 6.02

After a brief historical overview of the America's Cup, we'll look at how, in just a few years, the teams taking part in this legendary race have transformed the face of sailboat racing to the point where it's now commonplace, with boats moving from archimedean to flying (lift) mode.
We'll be talking about the value of digital simulation and the major role played by science in the design of these Formula 1s of the seas.
To conclude, a concrete example will be given of the technological choices made for the 2013 edition in San Francisco and the 2017 edition in Bermuda.
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